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M4 closed after man dies in fall from motorway bridge

The man has sadly been confirmed dead at the scene - drivers are being diverted away from the Wiltshire junction near Bath

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by Colleen Smith

11:46, 5 Oct 2017Updated11:48, 5 Oct 2017

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The M4 has been closed this morning (October 5) as police confirm that a man has died.

Somerset police have confirmed that the man sadly died after he jumped or fell from a bridge over the motorway.

The road was closed at just before 11am between junction 17 and junction 18 westbound near Bath.

Police closed the westbound carriageway of the M4 following reports that a man fell from a bridge over the motorway.

The man was confirmed dead at the scene(Image: Traffic England)

Motorists travelling towards Bristol from Wiltshire are advised to expect delays and may wish to find an alternative route.

An Avon and Somerset Constabulary spokesperson said: “We have closed the westbound carriageway of the M4 near to junction 18 following reports that a man has jumped or fallen from a bridge over the motorway.

“The man has sadly died at the scene.

“Motorists travelling towards Bristol from Wiltshire are advised to expect delays and may wish to find an alternative route."